Competence centers

Andra Tech Group's Competence Centers bring developments in technology in the manufacturing industry into practise. A Competence Center is a group of specialists within a company that researches and develops the usefulness of a new technology. A new technology quickly becomes deployable for real-life applications by combining the group's client demand for, expertise of, and investment in such a technology.

Currently, there are 3 Competence Centers operating within Andra Tech Group: 3D Metal Printing, Cleaning & Qualification and Plastic Components

When designing/engineering items, 3D Metal Printing allows for greater form freedom and weight savings. As a result, this technology is particularly well-suited for use in the fabrication of parts for (clean) high-tech systems, aerospace, and the food processing industries. Andra Tech Group gives its customers technical support in designing parts based on hands-on printer experience and an integrated print-to-machine approach through the 3D Metal Printing Competence Center within Wilting. The 3D printed metal parts are mostly produced and finished at Eindhoven's specifically equipped print facility. A completely integrated quality assurance system for both printing and cutting-edge surface enhancement and particle removal technology is in place for repeat manufacturing.

The requirement to clean parts and qualify cleanliness is expanding as the demand for clean mechanics for vacuum systems, medical and aerospace applications grows. Kusters Precision Parts has constructed and expanded the specialist knowledge and infrastructure required for this, closely collaborating with the cleaning capabilities already available in the individual companies. As a result, Andra Tech Group customers have access to a comprehensive spectrum of cleaning methods, including ultrasonic and alcohol-based cleaning in baths or spray washers. Furthermore, components cleanliness can be certified within the Competence Center using, for example, Rest Gas Analyses and PMC measurements.

The Competence Center for Plastic Components is located at DKH. Due to the growing demand for plastic components, Andra Tech Group has chosen to consolidate its knowledge and infrastructure in this field. In addition to DKH, Jatec and Visietech have also contributed to the establishment of the Competence Center for Plastic Components. The Competence Center is based at our facility in Schijndel.
Within the Competence Center, we operate several machines that are used exclusively for the production of plastic parts. At present, the Competence Center for Plastic Components includes 5-axis milling machines (automated), 3-axis milling machines, and CNC lathes (automated).
The market is placing increasing demands on the sustainability and reliability of products, and at DKH, we are proud to support that. Upon request, we can manufacture in accordance with various regulations, such as EU 10/2011, EU 1935/2004, and EU 2023/2006, including the corresponding Certificate of Compliance (CoC).